Lesson

The system of government in the United States is called a...

• monarchy

• dictatorship

• direct democracy

• representative democracy

According to the Vedas, what are the varnas?

• the proper ways to read ancient Sanskrit texts

• the true lessons Hindus should gain from reading the Vedas

• four main social classes that lead to a functioning society

• the evil spirits that prevent Hindus from escaping reincarnation

What did early Hindus mean by varna dharma?

• the way of one's role in society

• one's relationship with their Brahman

• one's relationship with Shiva

• the way one reads in Sanskrit

Who became president after Abraham Lincoln was assasinated? (a)  

• Andrew Jackson

• Andrew Johnson

• Ulysses S. Grant

• James K. Polk

Which did the Federalists believe in and which did the Anti Federalists believe?

• Wanted to have a strong national republic

• Anti Federalists

• Supported the Constitution

• Federalists

• Wanted small local governments

• Federalists

• Were against approving the Constitution

• Anti Federalists

What is the primary purpose of a government in a society?

• To control the population

• To provide services and maintain order

• To collect taxes

• To expand territory

Which of the following is a characteristic of a democracy?

• Rule by a single leader

• Citizens have the right to vote

• Government control of the economy

• No freedom of speech

What is the main role of the legislative branch in a government?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

• To veto laws

Which document outlines the fundamental principles and structure of a government?

• A constitution

• A manifesto

• A treaty

• A decree

What is the term for a system where power is divided between a central government and regional governments?

• Unitary system

• Federal system

• Confederate system

• Monarchical system